No morning launches were made at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival this year. Balloons will try taking off one last time Sunday evening before the festival wraps up.
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Clients’ families say Maine funeral home director stole their money – and peace of mind
Harold Lee Lamson Jr., of Lincoln, faces criminal charges for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars from several people’s mortuary trusts.
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Posted inMaine, News
Legislation change likely cause of more Silver Alerts
Though the state has not seen an increase in the number of lost individuals in recent years, outside of hikers and boaters, the number of Silver Alerts seems to have increase.
Posted inMaine, News
Multiple generations of Mainers explore and fight through fantasy worlds
At two venues in the state, live-action role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in fictional universes.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Planning to venture into the wilderness? Here are some safety tips from a game warden
Those who find themselves off of a marked trail and disoriented in the woods should not panic, rather they should sit down and relax.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Bugs, hallucinations, dark thoughts: New Sharon man talks about being lost for 4 days
Michael Altmaier’s rescue highlights the increasingly important role played by Maine’s search and rescue teams as more people seek the outdoors and officials deal with Silver Alerts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wicked good: How ‘sin taxes’ are contributing to Maine’s healthy budget outlook
Revenue from levies on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and gambling have risen sharply in the last five years, and now account for $353 million a year – 7% of the state’s $5.1 billion annual budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: See the balloon festival crowd have fun without the balloons
After a third unsuccessful launch attempt Saturday morning at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, crowds continued enjoying the food, games, rides, vendors and music during the event’s second day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Despite a 4th launch cancellation, Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival-goers still enjoying festivities
Friday and Saturday launches were all canceled because of flight conditions, but that wasn’t enough to keep Simard-Payne Memorial Park from filling with folks.
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Fort Kent mother and child survive deer collision, car fire
The vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash on Interstate 95 in Dyer Brook.